Istanbul Arel University — Istanbul

Istanbul Arel University is one of the best private universities in Turkey. The university was founded on 18 May 2007 by Kemal Gözükara together with the Education Foundation and Culture Foundation. The university is located on the European side of Istanbul.

Academic recognition: Istanbul Arel holds a distinguished academic ranking in Turkey and is considered an important study destination for students from various countries worldwide.

Major faculties:

• Faculty of Engineering and Architecture — Computer, Electrical-Electronic, Civil, Industrial, Software, Architecture
• Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences — Business, Economics, International Trade and Finance, Public Relations
• Faculty of Communication — Visual Communication Design, Radio-TV-Cinema, Journalism
• Faculty of Fine Arts
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Arts and Sciences
• Faculty of Dentistry

Languages of instruction: Programs available in both Turkish and English depending on the specific program.

Admission: No YÖS required. Standard requirements: high school diploma with reasonable GPA, English-language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) for English-medium programs.

Tuition (annual, international students):

• Dentistry: approximately $12,000–16,000
• Engineering, Business: approximately $5,000–8,000
• Other undergraduate programs: approximately $4,000–6,500

Scholarships: Merit-based scholarships available, ranging from 25% to 75% based on academic record and entrance exams.

Campus: Located on the European side of Istanbul in the Sefaköy district, with good public transport links and convenient access to central Istanbul.

Recognition: YÖK-accredited and recognised across the Arab world. Notable choice for students seeking affordable English-medium education in a major Istanbul university.